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Some of the most cringe-worthy phone calls I receive are those from desperate pet owners describing how their two dogs have, “started fighting out of the blue.” I cringe because 99.9% of the time, the call comes long after the first dog fight and now, the fights have escalated in both frequency and intensity. If one dog is in the …

Here is an interesting article that addresses the “third F” in fear. It draws parallels between human and canine fear to help us empathize with (and help) our dogs. Definitely worth a look. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/4226?source=mnl_01_1013

Tidbits from the Help Desk I speak with dog owners and advise them about their pets nearly every day. Sometimes I think to myself, “Maybe this advice could help other people, too.” Details of the people and dogs involved have been changed to protect client privacy. The situations are real. Snack Attack Joe sounded frustrated on the phone. “My puppy …